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Theo and Nellie Maddox were married during the summer of 1930 in either Georgia or Alabama. We don't know much about Nellie and would like to find out her maiden name and any clues about her family. Use the "AC: Anniston Star" QUIKLink below to locate a newspaper announcement of their marriage and see what additional family information it contains, such as:

1. What was Nellie's maiden name?
2. What was the exact date of Nellie and Theo's marriage?
3. Who was Nellie's mother and where did she lilve?
4. Where are some places Nellie and Theo lived after their marriage?

• In the name search fields, type "Theo Maddox" along with "1930" for both the event year and the publication year.
• Two results should appear, Two results appear, one announceing their wedding and another mentioning a visit Nellie made to her mother years later.

1. Nellie's maiden name was Nellie Lee Henderson.
2. Nellie and Theo were married on 4 July 1930.
3. Nellie's mother was Annie Henderson and she lived in Anniston, Alabama.
4. Nellie and Theo lived in Atlanta, Georgia, possibly Tennessee, and also in Miami, Florida. Knowing these residences of Nellie, Theo, and Annie can give us clues where to look for more records.
   (Contributed by Lisa Carver )